Irving School vs Morning Star School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
174 students
Morning Star School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
| Measure | Irving School Bozeman, Montana | Morning Star School Bozeman, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 267 | #1 of 267 |
| National rank | #17657 of 50,301 | #1438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 174 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 84% |
| city | Bozeman | Bozeman |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morning Star School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 60.8).
- •Morning Star School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 52%).
- •Morning Star School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 57%).
- •Morning Star School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 46.6%).
- •Irving School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Morning Star School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 174.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irving School better than Morning Star School?
On the Success Index (US), Morning Star School ranks higher (87.6 vs 60.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Irving School and Morning Star School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bozeman and Bozeman in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving School: 174. Morning Star School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving School and Morning Star School rank in Montana?
Irving School is 90th of 267 and Morning Star School is 1st of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).